C – To me, cauliflower is a bit overrated. Do you like it? Could you eat it every day? Cauliflower is like kale a few years ago. It’s everywhere. Make pizza crust with it. Make vegan “buffalo wings.” Make cauliflower mashed “potatoes.” Make cauliflower “rice.” It just doesn’t compete with … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This recipe is from our “pickle everything” days … right up there with “confit everything” days. Guess there’s a pattern here. We do get enthusiastic about new techniques. These guys are both beautiful and delicious. A staple now. C – It’s Pickle Week! It’s peak … Continue reading
C – Chimichurri sauce on roasted cauliflower is amazing. I need to try it on lots of vegetables. I didn’t think it would taste so great with vegetables. I have only tried chimichurri sauce on steak and fish. I have never had it on vegetables. It’s a great way to … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is my gastrique soapbox … it’s really good! Funny name. Fancy sounding. No matter. It’s easy. Versatile. Super delicious. And, yes, you can impress your friends with a “new” French technique. In this case, on halibit no less!! J – Gastrique can be so … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Salsa is a huge category. I love that there is a great salsa for just about everything. Sweet-savory salsas are one of my favorites. In the Summer, Christina goes a little strawberry crazy … this salsa was a natural outcome. Delicious. C – I always … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I am a huge fan of oysters … just not the Pacific kind, unless they’re fried. Too fishy. All others, bring ‘em on raw. If at all possible, I will start a fancy meal with oysters and champagne, How decadent. How sexy. Always a good … Continue reading
C – Salads need to be appealing when served at a potluck party. Especially with my friends. I place a platter of salads out at a party and no one will touch it. I usually bring a small dish of salad just for my sake and some health conscience people. … Continue reading
C – I love bringing potato salads to a BBQ or a potluck party. It’s really easy to make. It fills people up. It’s very flavorful. It can taste amazing with grilled meats. There’s only one problem. It can get people sick. I mean really sick … if you leave … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Grilled corn disasters are easy to avoid … as Christina found out when we first made this dish. On the heels of her early, unhappy attempts, these simple tricks were a relief. Delicious too. C – The first time I grilled corn it was a … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – It’s National Salad Month. I can’t wait to make this recipe again. Watermelon season is coming. It’s time to put watermelon in everything! This sweet and savory salad is great on any day when all you want is to eat watermelon. C – Is this … Continue reading